An Assessment on the Level of Compliance in Handling and Disposal of Spent Oils from Retail Fuel Service Stations in Gwarinpa District of Abuja, Nigeria
Journal Title: Universal Journal of Environmental Research and Technology - Year 2016, Vol 6, Issue 4
Abstract
Protecting the environment from the activities of retail fuel service stations requires proper monitoring and enforcement of environmental regulatory standards by regulatory bodies and adequate compliance by operators. The research sought to determine the level of compliance to environmental regulations among retail fuel service stations within Gwarinpa District of Abuja, Nigeria in the handling and disposal of spent oils. Questionnaires, field observations of the facilities and interviews were used to collect relevant information from the respondents and regulatory agencies. The research conducted a census of all seven retail fuel service stations within the GWARINPA District. Quantitative and qualitative techniques were used in analysing data such as content analysis and descriptive statistics. Results showed that majority of the retail fuel stations activities in the handling and disposal of spent oil were non-compliant to existing regulations stipulated by the Department of Petroleum Resources(DPR) and National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA). In the light of the above, the research recommended the need for operators to create awareness and train staff on environmental best practices and also ensure implementation of these practices. There is also need for regulatory bodies to improve on enforcement strategies.
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Obiukwu S. C, Kadafa A. A
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